B. H. Smithson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Arkansas
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1852
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smithson12,414
Opponents15,442
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Elections run
B. H. Smithson, a Whig politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1852 governor election in Arkansas to Elias Nelson Conway, receiving 12,414 votes (44.56%).
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How many votes has B. H. Smithson received?
B. H. Smithson has received 12,414 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | GovernorArkansas | Lost | 12,41444.56% | Elias Nelson Conway |
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